Supreme Court: Immigrants with Poor Legal Counsel Can Turn to Appeals Courts

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NBC_4_New_YorkBy Neil Giardino, NBC New York

Navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law can be a bewildering experience, especially for those without legal training. With the threat of deportation often looming, the trust an undocumented immigrant places in his or her attorney is tantamount to the relationship between doctor and sick patient.

But what recourse do immigrants have when they’re denied the chance to defend themselves in court because of a mishandled case? The Supreme Court ruled Monday in a case that raised that question, finding that an appeals court has jurisdiction to intervene on deportation.

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